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liutaio

stringed instrument design

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1. Headstock and fingerboard in the top view

are shown as if rotated parallel to the top.
2. The fingerboard tapers from 1/4"
thick at the nut end to 3/16" at the 12th
fret on the bass side, 7/32'' on the treble side.
Taper continues along the entire
length.
3. Brace profiles shown are rough. More
carving may be necessary.
4. Back center reinforcement is 1mm thick.
5. Bridge patch is 0.6mm thick, tapering to
zero at the ends.
6. Soundhole reinforcement strips are 1.5mm
thick.
7. Cutoff bars are 4.5mm high.

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